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Protopsalti & Korkolis | Athens | September 26

Singer Alkistis Protopsalti and composer and pianist Stefanos Korkolis perform songs based on works by acclaimed Greek poets, including Odysseas Elytis, Giorgos Seferis and C.P. Cavafy, at the Herod Atticus Theater on September 26. The concert celebrates the 20th anniversary of Mazi gia to Paidi (Together for the Child), an association of children's charities in Greece. All proceeds from the event will go toward the association. Admission ranges from 20 to 70 euros (15 euros for students). Tickets are on sale at Ticket Services (39 Panepistimiou; open Mondays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; tel 210.723.4567, www.ticketservices.gr).

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